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Edison Research, NPR Release 2020 Smart Audio Report

EDISON RESEARCH and NPR released the findings in its 2020 Smart Audio Report on smart speaker and voice-controlled device usage THURSDAY (4/30)  in a webinar hosted by EDISON's TOM … more




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NAB Issues New PSAs On Mental Health Wellness During Pandemic

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS (NAB) has added new public service announcements on mental health wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new PSAs are part of the NAB's … more




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New NuVoodoo Surveys Measure Consumer Thoughts About Ads, Activities During And After Pandemic

NUVOODOO's latest look at consumer behaviors and perceptions during the COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS pandemic asks questions beyond previous surveys' media usage topics. In the new sets of … more




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First New Syndicated Show From Westwood One Nashville Is Morning Koffy

CUMULUS MEDIA’s WESTWOOD ONE has launched MORNING KOFFY, a new, national Country radio morning show airing MONDAY-FRIDAY from 6 to 10a (ET) featuring PAUL KOFFY, and JASMINE SADRY as … more




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Adrian Michaels Joins Stoney Creek As VP/Innovation, Radio & Streaming

ADRIAN MICHAELS has been named VP/Innovation, Radio & Streaming at BBR MUSIC GROUP’s STONEY CREEK RECORDS label effective MONDAY, JUNE 1st. He announced plans last week to depart … more




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Sony/ATV Adds Two Executives In Nashville

SONY/ATV NASHVILLE has hired two new executives. CAM CALDWELL joins as VP/Business Affairs and COURTNEY PENDER comes aboard as VP/Human Resources. CALDWELL previously spent 10 years in … more




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Marketplace/Edison Research Study Shows Economic Anxiety, Fear Increasing

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA's MARKETPLACE and EDISON RESEARCH have released new polling data showing Americans' increasing economic anxiety due to the pandemic. In the annual survey, 69% of … more




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Eastlan Ratings Adds Five New Markets

EASTLAN RATINGS has added five new markets, with continuous measurement being launched in the adjacent SAN LUIS OBISPO and SANTA MARIA, CA markets and once-a-year measurement on tap for … more




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RTDNA, Freedom Forum 'Local Broadcasters Town Hall' Seeks Presenters To Talk About Their Stations' Efforts To Address Pandemic

The RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION and FREEDOM FORUM Power Shift Project are holding a "Local Broadcasters Town Hall" online on MAY 27th to highlight the work being done … more




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WSLV/Ardmore, TN Re-brands As ‘Outlaw 105.1’

SOUTHERN BROADCASTING CORPORATION WSLV/ARDMORE, TN re-branded from “CAT COUNTRY 105.1” to “OUTLAW 105.1” in late APRIL. The change comes with a music repositioning … more




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Edison Research Releases 'Moms & Media 2020' Report

EDISON RESEARCH's "THE RESEARCH MOMS" have released their annual "Moms and Media" study with data from the INFINITE DIAL study and additional results from an online … more




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iHeartMedia Revenue, Income Fall In First Quarter As Pandemic Hits

iHEARTMEDIA's revenue performance sharply declined once the pandemic hit in MARCH, the company said in reporting its first quarter 2020 financial results. Revenue fell 1.9% year-over-year … more




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Brody Smith Joins WKJO (Country Superstars 102.3)/Raleigh, Adds Video Livestream For His Podcast

BRODY SMITH, the former iHEARTMEDIA AC KSNE (SUNNY 106.5)/LAS VEGAS. Top 40 WDCG (G105)/RALEIGH, and Top 40 WLDI (WILD 95.5)/W. PALM BEACH personality, has joined TRIANGLE MARKETING … more




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Westwood One Nashville Offers Memorial Day Weekend Special With Dustin Lynch

CUMULUS MEDIA’s WESTWOOD ONE NASHVILLE will celebrate the start of Summer and salute service men and women with its annual “Summer Kickoff with DUSTIN LYNCH” Memorial Day … more




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City Of Nashville Hosts Songwriting Competition To Boost Spirits During Pandemic

The city of NASHVILLE is hosting a songwriting competition, titled "NASHVILLE Needs A Song," to help inspire and uplift Nashvillians as they navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 … more




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WNSH/New York Adds Inspirational Twist To Thomas Rhett's 'Be A Light'

ENTERCOM Country WNSH (NEW YORK's COUNTRY 94.7)/NEW YORK added sound bites from listeners to THOMAS RHETT's track, "Be A Light" (featuring Reba McEntire Hillary Scott, Chris … more




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Country Stars Release Slew Of New Songs Just In Time For Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day just two days away (5/10), a half dozen Country stars have been filling our playlists with new material that’s perfectly timed for the holiday. Leading the pack … more




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TopLine By Futuri Presents Nielsen Audio April '20 PPMs Released Monday

NIELSEN AUDIO PPM APRIL '20 MONTHLY results arrive MONDAY, MAY 11th for NEW YORK; LOS ANGELES; CHICAGO; SAN FRANCISCO; DALLAS; HOUSTON; PHILADELPHIA; ATLANTA; NASSAU-SUFFOLK; … more




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Former Milwaukee Personality And Programmer Mike Elliott Passes Away At 82

MIKE ELLIOTT, the former MILWAUKEE host, PD, GM, and sportscaster and HOUSTON ASTROS broadcaster, died APRIL 20th of pneumonia in BAYSIDE, WI at 82. ELLIOTT started his career at … more




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JP Saxe & Julia Michaels Support Doctors Without Borders With New Star-Studded Video Of 'If The World Was Ending'

Singer-songwriter JP SAXE and GRAMMY Award-nominated artist JULIA MICHAELS today released a new video of their duet "If The World Was Ending" to help support the international … more




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WSHE (SHE 100.3)/Chicago PD Cat Thomas Transferring To Hubbard/Seattle As Brand & Content Director At KQMV (Movin 92.5) & KRWM (Warm 106.9)

HUBBARD RADIO/SEATTLE has announced that CAT THOMAS will become the Brand & Content Director at Top 40 KQMV (MOVIN 92.5) and AC KRWM (WARM 106.9), transferring from HUBBARD’s … more




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Chris Oliviero Returns To Entercom As New York SVP/Market Manager

CHRIS OLIVIERO has returned to ENTERCOM as SVP/Market Manager for the NEW YORK cluster, News WINS-A, News WCBS-A, Sports WFAN-A-F, Alternative WNYL (ALT 92.3), AC WNEW (NEW 102.7), Country … more




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KOST/Los Angeles Morning Star Ellen K & Jason Mraz Set To Help Children's Hospital Los Angeles Fundraiser

CHILDREN’s HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES (CHLA) has announced that their WALK & PLAY L.A. event is going virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with proceedings set for SATURDAY … more




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New Channel 4 celebrity property show 'Snoop Dogs' to be produced in Belfast

Each episode peeks inside the homes of two much-loved celebrities during lockdown with the filming being done by their four-legged friends




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Updated list of major events rescheduled or cancelled across Belfast

A full list of events and gigs which have been rescheduled, cancelled or postponed across Belfast for the coming months




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Mrs Hinch's top cleaning product and hacks as voted for by you

There is an average 5,400 Google searches for ‘Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips’ per month




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NI business running free online relaxation classes for kids

Something different for the kids to enjoy




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Belfast Live Twitter call out to promote NI businesses returns this week

Our first Twitter shout event was hugely popular so if you missed out then now is your chance to #ShareTheBiz




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Paddy Raff announces third SSE Arena Belfast show

After two sell-out shows to date, he's bringing Me, Myself and Nigel back to SSE Arena




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Belfast after-school coach running free fitness programmes for NI kids

Paul has had the idea of taking his programmes online




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Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda opening hours over Bank Holiday in NI

Here's your full list of the opening hours of Northern Ireland's major supermarkets this Bank Holiday weekend




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Woman's tips to go a week without washing your hair- and it won't get greasy

But, for those of you with coloured hair, be careful - this mixture could make it fade faster




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Belfast venue continuing to support most vulnerable despite uncertain future

As part of our #InThisTogether campaign, we're highlighting the work of businesses and creatives in Northern Ireland during this difficult time




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Cliftonville announce contract extension for Thomas Maguire

He made his debut in August 2018 and has gone on to make 52 appearances for the Reds.




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Belfast boxers show support to youth club's NHS appreciation video

Paddy Barnes, Sean McComb, Tyrone McKenna and Padraig McCrory are all seen in the video




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Golfing Union of Ireland announces measures for return of golf

Several restrictions will be in place when the sport does return.




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Belfast Council issues reminder to sports clubs over use of pitches

The advice was issued after the council revealed that it had to eject a coach from one facility.




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Nora Wiltse receives the American Library Association 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce Nora Wiltse, teacher-librarian at John C. Coonley Elementary School, as the recipient of the 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award. Ms. Wiltse, a leading advocate for librarians and libraries in the Chicago Public Schools, devotes her time and talent and inspires others to make positive changes in the profession of librarianship.




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Cameron Carey receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant

CHICAGO – Cameron Carey, school librarian at Baldwin – Woodville High School in Baldwin, Wisconsin, is one of six school librarians from across the country receiving a 2020 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Special Event Grant. Made possible by the generosity of AASL member Marina “Marney” Welmers, the grant program provides funds for public middle or high school libraries to plan a special event to enhance student learning.




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Amy Gammon receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant

CHICAGO – Amy Gammon, reading teacher at Greenport Elementary School in Greenport, New York, is one of six school librarians from across the country receiving a 2020 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Special Event Grant. Made possible by the generosity of AASL member Marina “Marney” Welmers, the grant program provides funds for public middle or high school libraries to plan a special event to enhance student learning.




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Maryland Association of School Librarians awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant

CHICAGO – The Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) is the recipient of the 2020 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant. Sponsored by ABC-CLIO, the $1,750 grant is given to an AASL Chapter for planning and implementing leadership programs at the state, regional, or local level.




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Kristina Graves receives AASL Inspire Special Event Grant

CHICAGO – Kristina Graves, school librarian at Schenectady High School in Schenectady, New York, is one of six school librarians from across the country receiving a 2020 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Inspire Special Event Grant. Made possible by the generosity of AASL member Marina “Marney” Welmers, the grant program provides funds for public middle or high school libraries to plan a special event to enhance student learning.




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Afrobeat Pioneer & Drummer Tony Allen Has Died

Multiple news sources report that TONY ALLEN, the NIGERIAN born drummer and pioneer of Afrobeats has died in PARIS. The cause of death is not known yet. He was 80. He came to fame as Musical … more




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WRDG (96.7 The Beat)/Atlanta Moves To WBZY's Frequency As 105.3 The Beat

iHEARTMEDIA Urban WRDG (96.7 THE BEAT)/ATLANTA has made a move up the dial to the 105.3 signal of WBZY. 105.3 THE BEAT replaces the temporary simulcast of Regional Mexican WRDA  … more




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WTLC/Indianapolis Asks FCC For OK To Test All-Digital AM Multicast

RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC has applied for experimental authority to operate Urban AC WTLC-A/INDIANAPOLIS in all-digital mode for one year beginning on or before JUNE 1st. The station wants to … more




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Global Recorded Music Industry Revenues Grow Again Topping $20 Billion Last Year

The INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE PHONOGRAPHIC INDUSTRY's (IFPI) "Global Music Report 2020" states the global recorded music industry generated $20.2 billion in wholesale … more




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The 2020 XPoNentional Music Festival Has Been Canceled

TODAY (4/30) UNIVERISTY OF PENNSYLVANIA Triple A WXPN/PHILADELPHIA -- in consultation with its partners the CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF FREEHOLDERS and LIVE NATION -- announced the cancellation of … more




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TopLine By Futuri Presents Nielsen Audio March '20 Ratings Released Today

NIELSEN AUDIO MARCH '20 results arrive TODAY for SYRACUSE; AKRON; MONTEREY-SALINAS-SANTA CRUZ; and CHARLESTON, SC. Find the ratings for the subscribing stations in the ALLACCESS.COM … more




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KCMP (89.3 The Current)/Minneapolis’ Jim McGuinn And Glassnote’s Nick Petropoulos Collaborate On Videos To Support Charity

While sheltering-at-home in UPSTATE NEW YORK, GLASSNOTE Head Of Promotion NICK PETROPOULOS sent KCMP (89.3 THE CURRENT)/MINNEAPOLIS PD JIM MCGUINN a song of guitar riffs and an email about … more




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Bob Dylan To Release First Album Of New Material In Eight Years

COLUMBIA RECORDS confirmed TODAY (5/8) that ROUGH AND ROWDY WAYS, the first album of original songs from BOB DYLAN in eight years, will be released JUNE 19th. Three tracks have already been … more